If you're a fan of the margarita, then you've got to try the paloma. Mexico's most popular tequila drink, the paloma traditionally consists of tequila and grapefruit soda. It's served on the rocks with a lime wedge garnish. The recipe here is an upscale take on the classic version. Instead of grapefruit soda, it's made with fresh grapefruit juice, club soda, and simple syrup. The resulting Read more

If you've found this season's salads to be a bit lacking, take inspiration from this wintry mix that lauren recently prepared.I love trying out new salad combinations; this one is grapefruit, blood orange, avocado, arugula with a homemade basil dijon mustard vinaigrette. Have a favorite version of greens? Share it with the rest of us by uploading it into the YumSugar Community's food photography Read more

While most citrus — lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits — are available year round, Winter is when it's at its peak. With their vibrant pink flesh and tart refreshing flavor, now is the time to enjoy the subtropical grapefruit. The grapefruit, which is a hybrid citrus born of the pomelo and sweet orange, was first discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Today, the US is the largest Read more

Just in time for National Grapefruit Month is this recipe from FitSugar reader actorsdiet. She posted it in the Healthy Recipe community group. Broiled GrapefruitThe Actor's Diet Food Blog Get fancy with your breakfast! Ingredients Grapefruit Cinnamon Directions Cut grapefruit in half, section with a knife. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Broil for 3-4 minutes in the toaster oven. See more pics and Read more

This Summer, I've been all about mastering certain cooking techniques. First I tried out several variations of pasta with pesto. Then, I practiced my pie dough-making skills. Now I'm perfecting my grilled peach salad. I made it in July, but wasn't totally satisfied with the outcome. The peaches were too ripe and instead of softly caramelizing them, the grill made them mushy. For my second try, I Read more

In my mind, nothing beats the tang of a pink grapefruit in the morning. Considered a classic diet food, it has been much abused by the weight loss industry — remember the Grapefruit Diet? This is no reason to ignore this healthy citrus fruit. Learn why you should learn to love grapefruit of the pink variety. Both varieties of grapefruit are low in calories. A serving of the pink fruit Read more

At a cookie swap, it's a good idea to have an assortment of refreshments, especially if hosting the party in the afternoon. Some people will want alcohol and others will not. Set out pots of coffee and tea and a pitcher of sparkling water with cranberries. Fill a bucket with ice and place individual cartons of milk inside. Pour sparkling wine and offer one signature cocktail. Avoid serving a Read more